Tag Archives: fiction

Sex in Fiction – Part II: the powerful intimacy of words… ~ Donna Carrick

Posted on January 28, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

The notion of sex in fiction is one that has ‘stirred’ authors, especially during the past 100 years. Of course, sex and its corresponding representation in the literary arts dates back long before that, but it’s within the last century … Continue reading →

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The Three C’S to Publication ~ M.H. Callway

Posted on January 21, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

What happens after you are shortlisted – or even win – the Debut Dagger or the Unhanged Arthur? Will you finally get published? The answer, based on my personal experience and that of my friends, is definitely YES. That said, … Continue reading →

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Sex in Fiction ~ Caro Soles, December 3, 2013

Posted on December 3, 2013 by mesdamesofmayhem

There is a word in the English language that is capable of turning perfectly articulate people into stammering, red-faced teenaged versions of their adult selves. I found this out early when I began teaching the Writing a Novel course I … Continue reading →

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ROUSING PRINT LAUNCH FOR THIRTEEN ~ M.H. Callway, Nov. 26, 2013

Posted on November 26, 2013 by mesdamesofmayhem

On October 27th, the fabulous Mesdames of Mayhem celebrated the print launch of their first anthology, Thirteen, at their favorite bookstore, Sleuth of Baker Street. The serendipitous and ghostly collision of date and title made the Halloween theme a no-brainer! … Continue reading →

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Stage Fright or Murder by the Book ~ Joan O’Callaghan

Posted on October 25, 2013 by mesdamesofmayhem

It was totally serendipitous! My friend of many years, Jane Coryell, mentioned that she was designing the set for the Village Players in Waterdown, Ontario. Knowing my love of mysteries, Jane told me the play, Murder by the Book by … Continue reading →

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Readers on the Couch: Why do people love mysteries? ~ guest blogger Cecilia Dominic

Posted on October 4, 2013 by mesdamesofmayhem

First, a huge thank you to Donna Carrick for inviting me to write this post! As a psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, I hear the following three complaints most often in my practice: 1. I can’t sleep. 2. My … Continue reading →

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THE GODDAUGHTER’S REVENGE and the Rule of Worst Thing ~ Melodie Campbell, October 1

Posted on October 1, 2013 by mesdamesofmayhem

THINGS I HAVE LEARNED IN LIFE: 1.) Men called Raoul are to be avoided. 2.) Coffee can solve a lot of problems, but it doesn’t help you sleep. 3.) It is a really bad idea to make financial decisions after … Continue reading →

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Party-Hearty (Cyber-Style) ~ Joan O’Callaghan, September 24, 2013

Posted on September 24, 2013 by mesdamesofmayhem

With more books being published electronically, a host of new words has entered our everyday vocabulary, and with them, some interesting challenges! How does an author generate buzz about a newly published e-book and gain sales, aside from notifying all … Continue reading →

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Bad Girl’s Tricks for Writing with Kids ~ Melodie Campbell, September 20

Posted on September 20, 2013 by mesdamesofmayhem

IN THE WRITING TRENCHES: Rules for Moms Okay, these are not the definitive rules for Writer-Moms. I would never claim to be an expert. But I did raise two kids while writing stand-up on the side and penning a syndicated … Continue reading →

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The Future of Publishing, Part II: Anthologies ~ Donna Carrick

Posted on September 10, 2013 by mesdamesofmayhem

Advice for writers: Why participate in an anthology? I love novels. There. I said it. I love writing novels, and I love reading them. For me, there is no delight quite as satisfying as immersing myself fully in the brilliant … Continue reading →